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HomeMy WebLinkAbout19910204_regular1 HIlWTRS OF TEE REGULAR -TR?G EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT FEBRUARY 4, 1991 OF THE CITY HALL R0LT.CAT.L Answering rollcall were Members Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith and Mayor Richards. CUB PACK NO. 123 WELCOMED Mayor Richards welcomed members of Cub Pack No. 123 from Shepherd of the Hills Church. Michael Semsch, cub leader, stated that the five boys in the pack were third and fourth graders from the Highlands School area and were working on merit badges for citizenship. CONSEWT AGENDA ITEMS ADOPTED Member Rice to approve and adopt the Council Consent Agenda items as presented. Motion was made by Member Smith and was seconded by Rollcall : Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards Motion carried. *MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETINGS OF NOVEMBER 19 AND DECEMBER 3. 1990 APPROVED Motion was made by Member Smith and was seconded by Member Rice to approve the Council Minutes of November 19 and December 3, 1990. Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes. SPECIAL CONCERNS OF RESIDENT - DR. JOYCE ANDERSON - DEFERRED TO UTEa AGENDA ITEM John Mooty, attorney for Dr. Joyce Anderson, asked that this agenda item be deferred until the Council discussed Agenda Item 1V.A - Temporary Conditional Use Permits. *AWARD OF BID FOR lHl?ROV"T NO. IS-11 (IJFT STATION REMODELING) CONTIHUED TO 2/19/91 Motion was made by Member Smith and was seconded by Member Rice to continue award of bid for Improvement No. IS-11 - Lift Station Remodeling to February 19, 1991. Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes. *BID AWARDED FOR TWO FAIRWAY MOWERS FOR BRAEMAR GOLF COURSE Member Smith and was seconded by Member Rice for award of bid for two fairway movers for Braemar Golf Course to recommended low bidder, North Star Turf, Inc., at $31,808.00 with trade-in. Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes. Motion was made by *BID AWARDED FOR 1/2 TON CARGO VAN FOR PARK DEPAR!L"T Smith and was seconded by Member Rice for award of bid for 1/2 ton cargo van for the Park Department to North Star Dodge at $11,028.95 per Hennepin County Contract #1678AO. Motion was made by Member Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes. *BID AWARDED FOR TRO DEFIBRILLATORS FOR PARAMEDICS Smith and was seconded by Member Rice for ayard of bid for two defibrillators for paramedics to recommended bidder, Physio Control, at $14,950.00. Motion was made by Member Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes. *BID AWARDED FOR SIX GOLP CARS FOR BRAEMAR GOLF COURSE Motion was made by Member Smith and was seconded by Member Rice for award of bid.for six golf cars for Braemar Golf Course to recommended low bidder, EZ-Go7Upper Midwest, at $13,700.00 with trade-in. Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes. TEMPORARY CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS DISCUSSED: APPLICATION OF DR. JOYCE ANDERSON TO BE RECONSIDERED ON 3/4/91 conditional use permits is on the agenda at the request of a Council Member at the last meeting. Mayor Richards stated that the subject of temporary 2/4/91 L Planner Larsen recalled that a public hearing was.conducted on January 22, 1991, on the application of Dr. Joyce Anderson for a Temporary Conditional Use Permit for Home Occupation at 7121 Glouchester Avenue. arose as to whether there should be limits as to the days per week and hours per day that a home occupation could operate. The temporary conditional use permit process now provides that the applicant set forth the hours per day and days per week that the business activity will occur. It does not prohibit or limit when activities may occur. designed to provide flexibility in dealing with varying circumstances. requested days and hours of business activity are reviewed during the public hearing and may be accepted as proposed or altered or limited by the Council. In granting a temporary conditional use permit, the Council must find that the proposed activity meets the general findings for all conditional use permits and also complies with the performance standards for home occupations. may grant exceptions to those performance standards, but not to the general findings. written is needed. troublesome in practice as each case is likely to present unique circumstances. During the testimony the question - The provision is The The Council Staff feels that the flexibility provided by the ordinance as now Inserting very specific requirements would likely be Member Kelly commented that, although standards for home occupations have to be met in granting a temporary conditional use permit, there should be language in the ordinance that would say the home occupation would operate at hours that will not interfere with traditional family life or school hours so as to not increase the traffic in the neighborhood during those times. Member Rice stated that he would support the staff position and that, although there may be unique circumstances, he did not see any reason to add further restrictions in the ordinance. I Public Comment Mayor Richards then called for public comment on the issue of whether the Zoning Ordinance amendment adopted on November 19, 1990, to provide temporary conditional use permits to allow home occupations by handicapped residents should be amended to provide more specificity as to the days and hours of the activity. John Mooty, attorney representing Dr. Joyce Anderson, made the following comments as summarized. trips per week for home occupations. In Dr. Anderson's situation there have been no complaints or problems with the allowed 10 trips. The Council then adopted an ordinance amendment which said that, if the individual were handicapped, the number of vehicle trips per week could be increased to 20. The ordinance was adopted without any reference to when those additional trips or the initial 10 permitted trips could occur. At the hearing on January 22, 1991, the Council considered Dr. Anderson's application and failed to approve the temporary conditional use perhit. In effect, what was said was that, even though a person is handicapped and deserves some consideration over and above that for a non-handicapped person, the handicapped person has to agree that all of the visits occur during a restricted period of time. occupations in the community, such as music teachers, whose activities generally occur between 4 to 6 p.m. If the concern is traffic, he suggested that there are many homes in the community whose occupants own three or four cars which add to neighborhood traffic. In the case of Dr. Anderson, there is a high priority to see clients between 5 and 6 p.m. If there are to be restrictions, Mr. Mooty suggested that hours of activity go to 6 p.m., with no more than one appointment (trip) after 5 p.m., and with Sundays and Saturday afternoon hours excluded. This would permit Dr. Anderson, who is handicapped and others who may be in her position, to earn a livelihood and would not impair the safety of the The ordinance that had been in existence permitted 10 vehicle Mr. Mooty submitted that there are other permitted home - 2/4/91 3 neighborhood. In conclusion, Mr. Mooty asked the Council to reconsider the application of Dr. Anderson for the reasons he had presented. Also speaking in opposition to restricting hours for temporary conditional use permits were Elin Ohlsson, resident of Edina, and Harold Bagley, 7113 Glouchester Avenue. Council Comment Member Paulus asked the City Attorney if, from a legal standpoint, at the time of application the applicant should be advised in writing that the hours of activity will be discussed and considered by the Council during the public hearing process. Attorney Erickson said that might prove useful but was not absolutely necessary. Member Smith asked what the procedure would be if the applicant would amend and modify her application as has been suggested by Mr. Mooty. as it stands now, the application of Dr. Joyce Anderson for a temporary conditional use permit was denied. It would take a majority vote from the prevailing members of the Council to bring it back for reconsideration. notice would also have to be published and mailed to the neighborhood, the earliest date it could be be reconsidered would be March 4, 1991. Planner Larsen said, Because Member Smith made a motion that the Council reconsider the application of Dr. Joyce Bnderson for a Temporary Conditional Use Permit for Home Occupation at 7121 Glouchester Avenue, on March 4, 1991, with waiver of application fee. Motion to reconsider was seconded by Member Rice. In discussing the motion, Mayor Richards said he had not looked at this as a handicapped issue but as a economic issue and therefore he had not been troubled by the hours of activity and would not support imposing restrictions. said he would not support the issuance of a temporary conditional use permit as requested but would support this motion for purposes of debate and discuss'ion. Mayor Richards then called the vote on the motion. Further, he Ayes: Kelly, Rice, Smith, Richards Nays: Paulus Motion carried. TAX FORFEITED LAND (PLAT OF DEWEY HILLS ESTATES) PROPOSAL CONSIDERED: CITY TO ACQUIRE FOR PARKS. FLOOD CONTROL AND OPEN SPACE. SUBJECT TO PRIVATE CONTRIBUTION FOR UNPAID SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS Assistant Manager Hughes stated that the subject property is located in the southwest quadrant bf Dewey Hill Road and Cahi.11 Road. On February 20, 1990, the Council was advised that the parcel had been forfeited due to non-payment of real estate taxes. At that time, staff advised the Council of alternatives and following its review of those alternatives, the Council adopted a resolution requesting that Hennepin County withhold the parcel from public auction for one year. by the County and will be until February 17, 1991. The property has been withheld from public auction In accordance with the Council's direction, staff contacted representatives of the Dewey Hill Condominiums, Windwood Condominiums, and Cahill of Edina Condominiums concerning the parcel. association to discuss the alternatives concerning this parcel. ' Last August staff met with representatives of all the Staff has recently received letters from the Dewey Hill West Homeowners Association, the Dewey Hill East Condominium Association and the Cahill of Edina Association. They request that the City "establish the site of Lot 3, Block 1, Dewey Hill Estates as a natural open space" by a tax-forfeit conveyance of this property from the State of Minnesota. If the City were to acquire ownership of this parcel in this fashion, it would forego collection of all outstanding installments of special assessments. According to City records, these total approximately $58,000. 2/4/91 Alternatives The City could agree to acquire the subject parcel by tax-forfeit conveyance conditioned upon collection of the outstanding installments of special assessments via private donations. Presumably these donations would come from the surrounding condominiums. The Council could elect not to acquire the property for public purposes. case, the County would offer the parcel for public sale, and anyone could submit an offer, including the surrounding condominium associations. the sale would be applied first to the special assessments and the balance would be divided among the County, the School District and the City. appraised value if the property were to be sold is $100,000. In that The net proceeds of The County's Other Issues Recent conversations with County staff revealed that the County may object to the conveyance of this parcel to the City at no cost. inconsistent with the law. requesting conveyance to the City at no cost, the County may oppose the conveyance. suspension from public auction ends on February 27, 1991. However, that position may be Accordingly, if the Council would adopt a resolution Assistant Manager Hughes concluded by reiterating that the one year Public Comment Dick Reichow, president of Dewey Hill East Condominium Association, said that there were a lot of unanswered questions about the subject parcel relating to road easements and the tennis courts which they felt the City should have investigated. Roy Smith, president of Cahill of Edina Townhomes Association, stated that the surrounding properties consist of 323 condominPums and 44 townhomes and that all but 20 units are owner occupied. the parcel should be acquired for open space. Paul Thomas, 7510 Cahill Road and former president of Windwood Association, commented that the subject parcel is a ponding area for storm water from the surrounding properties and that it was important that it be preserved for that purpose. . Because it is a high density environment, Sara Evans, 7458 Cahill Road and former president of Cahill of Edina Townhomes Association, said that because of the time constraints they have not been able to meet as an association to consider options. However, they have a strong interest in having it stay as open land. Leonard Brink, 7456 Cahill Road, commented that he was aware of the legal ramifications which concerned the Dewey Hill East and Dewey Hill West Associations. If the parcel were to be left in its natural state it would equate to 1/50 of an acre per housing unit of the surrounding property owners. Although they chose to live in a high density area, Mr. Brink said he hoped something could be worked out so that the parcel could remain as it is now. Barbara Harris, 7434 Cahill Road, brought up the issue of additional traffic that would result if the parcel were developed and urged that it be left open and not developed. Council Comment To focus on the issue, Mayor Richards referred to his comments as noted in the Council Minutes of February 20, 1990. be put back on the tax roles'and the City wovld get back the special assessment costs that otherwise the City would have to'levy for. removed, he suggested the City acquire it for open space. - "By approving the parcel for sale it would . If that issue were To accomplish this the 2/4/91 5 City could propose to the Dewey Hill condominium associations that the City would acquire.it for open space if they pay the special assessments that were levied on the parcel when Dewey Hills was developed. They would also be put on notice that the alternative would be to approve it for public sale. The risk they then would run would be that a developer could purchase the land for a development project to which they may object." What this Council had said a year ago was that the City would acquire the property for open space if the specials would be paid by the surrounding condominium associations who would directly benefit. Because or' the abundance of open space in this particular area of the City, the Council would not be fiscally responsible if it asked all the other residents of the City to share in the cost of acquiring this parcel. What the Council needs is a commitment from the condominiums associations by the Council Meeting of February 19, 1991, that they will contribute to the City the sum of $58,000. I Gerald Schilling, 7446 Cahill Road and former president of Cahill of Edina Townhomes Association, said he appreciated the clarification because they had not clearly understood the options. positive manner but may not be able to do it in 20 days and asked if the period could be extended. Attorney Erickson said he did not believe there would be an extension available'to the one year period of time the parcel was to be withheld from public action. . He said he felt that they would respond in a Mr. Schilling then asked if there were any other options. Mayor Richards said the options were: 1) Do nothing - County would.place parcel on public auction and it could be sold to a private party for development as now zoned and approved for a 42 unit condominium building. 2) City could acquire property and absorb the $58,000 of special assessments that was spent for improvements to the property, 3) City could acquire the property and collect the amount of the special assessments from the 377 surrounding condominium units. Following further discussion, there was a consensus of the Council to acquire the parcel at no cost from the County, to ask the benefitted properties (the Condominium associations) to contribute $58,000 for the unpaid special assessments, and that the monies must be in an escrow account by February 25, 1991 and if the City did not prevail the money would be returned. Florence Norback, 5501 Dewey Hill Road, asked if a rezoning of the property could be considered if the parcel were sold to a private developer. responded that the property is zoned PRD-3 and the only plan that has been approved is for a 42 unit condominium building. could constructed without going through the public hearing rezoning process. Planner Larsen That is the only development that In response to a question from the audience, Member Smith clarified that if the associations paid the $58,000 they would not be buying the land, they would be paying off an unpaid special assessment and that if the City acquired it for open space it would be public property. As to prockdure, Assistant Manager Hughes said that the Council should consider adopting a resolution now to be submitted to Hennepin County to affect the conveyance. Member Paulus introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption, with the understanding that the City would receive a contribution in the amount of $58,000 in cash by February 25, 1990, from the benefitted properties for the unpaid special assessments: RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina that the City Attorney be authorized and directed to file "Application by Governmental Subdivision For Conveyance of Tax Forfeited Lands", for the following described property contained in Hennepin County Auditor's List "741-NCW, said property to be used by the City as hereafter set forth: Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Member Kelly. PIN 08-116-21-42-0214 - Parks, flood control and open space. 6 2/4/91 Ro 11 c a1 1 : Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards Resolution adopted. SALE OF STRONG BEER IN RESTAURA"S HOLDING WINE LICENSES DISCUSSED: PUBLIC HEARING ON ISSUE TO BE HELD 3/4/91 Manager Rosland recalled that at the Council Meeting of November 19, 1990, the Edina Chamber of Commerce had requested that the Council consider adoption of an ordinance amendment that would permit on-sale wine licensees, who also hold on-sale 3.2 beer licenses and whose total sales are at least 60% attributable to the sale of food, to sell strong beer without an additional license. The Council had asked for further information on the issue which staff has now provided, i.e. relationship of alcohol content in beer and wine, and the advisory poll for on-sale wine licenses taken in November, 1984. The cost of an advisory vote would have to be paid by private entitles as was done in that election. . Warren Beck, 4421 W. 52th Street, stated that he was representing the Edina Chamber of Commerce Board and was also speaking as a business person and resident of the community. The intent of the discussion is to discuss the process by which the Council would consider the issue of sale of strong beer. He pointed out that 1) The change in the ordinance to permit sale of strong beer would provide a positive benefit to the long term health of the retail business in the City. change would expand the number of restaurant operators who would consider a location in Edina. service menu which would improve their competitive posture. Restaurants contacted indicated that their wine sales represent about 2% of their business and that the sale of strong beer would not increase that amount significantly. The primary benefit would be that Edina restaurants could carry additional brands of beer which are not currently in the non-intoxicating classification, i.e. imported and premium beers. Such It would also allow existing restaurants to provide a full Mr. Beck said he had interviewed three beer distributors in the metro area who confirmed that non-intoxicating beer contains alcohol at 3.2% or less in volume. By definition, intoxicating malt liquor contains more than 3.2% and ranges from 3.3% to 4.5%, or an average of 4.0%, with imported beers about the same as domestically brewed beers. Assuming that average, a 12 oz. bottle of beer would contain approximately 1/2 ounce of alcohol and, assuming an average of 12.0% alcohol in wine as typically served in a 4 ounce glass, the wine would also contain approximately 1/2 ounce of alcohol. Restaurants in Edina that were interviewed indicated that, typically, customers order one or two glasses of wine per meal. and these restaurants estimated they would expect beer consumption to be about the same. It would appear that the alcohol consumed is not a significant amount In the advisory poll conducted six years ago, Edina residents voted in favor of wine being available in restaurants. that time as part of the wine licensing process and been included in the polling process, it is felt that the result would have been the same. Licenses for 3.2 beer have been available in Edina for many yeaks and, if this were a significant issue in the community, it is unlikely that the advisory referendum would have come out as it did. Had strong beer licensing been available at As to process, Mr. Beck said he understood that there has been discussion as to whether an advisory referendum should be considered again. That issue has been addressed by the community and there is no indication that the attitude in the community has changed. The public hearing process would provide an opportunity for citizens to speak their minds, to offer suggestions and to contribute in other ways that simple voting does not and would give the Council the public input they feel is necessary before making a decision. - 2/4/91 .. 7 Attorney Erickson clarified two points: 1) There is no statutory requirement in connection with the issue before the Council. If an advisory vote is sought, the election cannot be funded with public monies. 2) Adoption'of the ordinance would allow the sale of strong beer to holders of wine and 3.2 beer licenses whose gross,sales are at least 60% attributable to food, without further licensing by the City. Mayor Richards commented that, although the City has come down a long path on how' we deal with intoxicating beverages, had the issue of strong beer been addressed in 1984 the election would have come out the same way. His pos.ition would be not to have a referendum on this issue as ample input could be obtained by holding public hearings, following which the Council could consider adopting an ordinance to allow the sale of strong beer. be heard on March 4, 1991, with the intent that no formal ordinance be considered at that time and that the hearing be continued to March 18 for action. It should be publicized that this issue would Member Smith made a motion setting March 4, 1991, as the public hearing date to obtain community input on the issue of amending the ordinance to permit the sale of strong beer as provided by Minnesota Statue 340A.404, Subd. 5(b). Motion was seconded by Member Kelly. Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards Motion carried. WILDLIFE COMMITTEE REPORT GIVEN Assistant Manager Hughes stated that, in accordance with the Council's request, a staff committee was comprised to study wildlife issues in Edina. The focus of their study was wildlife/human conflicts. General FindinEs - 1). During calendar year 1990, calls for service/advice concerning wildlife comprised 27% of the animal control calls. 2) Wildlife populations do not present a significant public health risk to Edina's residents. Likewise, no evidence was found that the risk will increase in the future. ! 3) No evidence was found that controlling Edina's deer population, or any other wildlife population, will have any effect on the risk of contracting Lyme disease. Animal Control Services Animal control efforts focus primarily on domestic animals. some services relative to wild animals: a) Ombudsmen and referral service for wildlife related questions, b) assistance in removal of certain wild animals, and c) removal and disposition of carcasses of road kills from public property. The City does not trap and remove "nuisance" animals. Live traps are now available for rental from private services and several small businesses will remove nuisance animals for residents. The City does provide Goose Removal Project Last summer the University of Minnesota completed the fourth annual trapping and relocation of Canada geese in Edina; two years remain on the contract. This program has been successful in stabilizing goose populations in the City and should be continued indefinitely to maintain stable populations. Findings on Population Control of White-Tailed Deer 1) animals. 2) value. 3) is pursuing a population control program in Hylands Park. 4) Population.contro1 of deer can be accomplished only by killing individual Attempted population control in Edina alone would be of very questionable At the present time, neither Hennepin County Parks nor the City of Bloomington If a program were pursued in Hylands Park,'the most feasible methods of' 2/4/91 population reduction in Edina would be realized through sharp-shooting by marksmen employed by the City or another agency or by trapping and killing animals. 5) At the present time, the policy of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is that deer population control is the responsibility of the cities. Artificial Feeding Artificial feeding of wildlife is a controversial topic and research suggests that it is not necessary for the welfare of any wildlife population. feeding will probably not result in the reduction of any wildlife populations. Although feeding does not affect deer populations, it may result in an increase in deerbuman conflicts. . Prohibition of PoDulation Control of Raccoons An aggressive trapping program may reduce temporarily the raccoon population in certain areas of the City. and trapped animals would be destroyed. is the more common approach. Relocation of the animals is probably not feasible The selective removal of nuisance animals Beaver Control The City continues to issue special'permits for the removal of beavers which are obstructing creeks and causing potential flooding. Summary of Conclusion and Recommendations 1) reduction of any wildlife populations in Edina. monitor public health research to determine if certain control measures are warranted in the future. 2) continuation of the program is recommended. 3) shrubs and other ornamental plants. use throughout the growing season. 4) with the City's ability to enforce a prohibition of artificial feeding. Prohibiting feeding on City owned properties as a means of demonstrating concern with artificial feeding is recommended, together with publicity in ''About Town". 5) in Bloomington. control program be pursued at the staff level involving Bloomington, Hennepin Parks and Eden Prairie. 6) responsive to the expectations of Edina's residents. 7) 8) identified deer crossing areas is recommended. No significant public health and safety reasons can be found to justify the The City should continue to Canada goose program has been successful in reducing the nuisance aspect and The problem associated with the deer population in Edina is predicated on Repellents are effective but require ongoing Artificial feeding is not necessary for wildlife welfare. There is concern Reducing Edina's deer population is dependent upon reducing deer population of It is recommended that discussions concerning a larger scale deer The present service level relative to wild'animal problems is reasonable and Reduction of the raccoon population in certain areas of Edina may be possible. Investigation of the feasibility of installing wildlife reflectors in . The Council Members generally concurred with the committee's report and recommendations. Discussion focused on the problem of raccoons and whether.the City should pursue an aggressive program to reduce their numbers. Mayor Richards made a motion to accept and approve the Wildlife Committee Report and recommendations except that in regard to raccoons staff be directed to develop and bring back a proposed program to reduce the raccoon population for the Council - to consider. Motion was seconded by Member Kelly. Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Richards Nays: Smith Motion carried. 1990 CENSUS POPULATION COUNTS REPORTED Manager Rosland advised that the City has received 1990 population totals for the State of Minnesota from the Bureau of the 2/4/91 9 Census. that the Edina population has remained stable while Hennepin County has experienced a 9.7% increase: When comparing the 1980 figures with the most recent counts, it appears - 1980 - 1990 Change City of Edina 46,073 46,070 .O% Hennep in County 941,411 1,032,431 +9.7% The preliminary population count for Edina received from the Census Bureau last fall was 46,012. The most recent figure, 46,070 is a result of the post census local review the City submitted to challenge the preliminary c0un.t. APP0I"TS TO ADVISORY BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES Smith for consent of the Mayor's reappointment of individuals to advisory boards/commissions/committees as follows: Motion was made by Member Edina Art Center Committee Don Peddie, James Van Valkenburg Board of Appeals and Adiustments Michael Lewis, Leonard Olson Building Construction ADDeals Board Bruce Bermel, Ron Clark Community DeVelORment and Planninp Commission Helen McClelland, John Palmer, David Runyan Community Health Services Advisorv Committee Matthew Peterson, Robert Wilkins Heritage Preservation Board David Gepner, Lois Wilder, Donald Wray Human Relations Commission Tom Oye Edina Park Board Bill Jenkins, John Thayer, Pat Vagnoni Recvclinp Commission Virginia Bodine, Inna Hays, Lev Wood (3 year term to 2/1/94) (3 year term to 2/1/94 (3 year term to 2/1/94) (3 year term to 2/1/94) (2 year term to 2/1/93) (2 year term to 2/1/93) (3 year term to 2/1/94) (3 year term to 2/1/94) (2 year term to 2/1/93) Motion for consent of appointments was seconded by Member Rice. Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards Motion carried. Mayor Richards again requested the Council Members to submit names for additional board and commission appointments. individuals asking them to respond with the facts why they had missed three consecutive meetings. year were told by letter that they would not be considered for reappointment. However, they could submit any pertinent facts that they felt should be considered. He mentioned that he had sent letters to three Also, individuals who had missed four meetings during the APP0I"TS MADE TO THE EDINA FOUNDATION BOARD appoint the following to The Edina Foundation Board of Directors: ' Warren Beck Partial term thru June, 1993 Michael Kelly Partial term thru June, 1992 Leslie Turner Partial term thru June, 1991 Mayor Richards made.a motion to Motion was for appointments was seconded by Member Smith. Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards Motion carried. PRELIMINARY AGENDA APPROVED FOR STRATEGIC PLANNING MEETING ON 3/9/91 discussion, the date for the Strategic Planning Meeting was confirmed for March 9, 1991, at 8:OO a.m. to be held at Arneson Acres Park. Mayor Richards referred to the preliminary agenda for the meeting and said that any additions or changes could be voiced at the Council Meeting of February 19, 1991. Following 2/4/91 10 *1991 PUBLIC HEAL= NURSING CONTRACT APPROVED vas seconded by Member Rice for adoption of the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Edina, Minnesota, that it hereby approves the 1991 Community Health Services Agreement as presented, BE IT PITBTBEB BESOLVED that the Mayor and Manager be directed and authorized to execute, on behalf of the City, the Community Health Services Agreement for 1991 with the City of Bloomington for provision of public health nursing services at a projected cost of $125,397.00. Motion was made by Member Smith and RESOLUTION . Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes. APAR!WENT RECYCLING REPORT ACKNOWIXDGED Motion was made by Member Smith and was seconded by Member Rice to ackovledge receipt of the Apartment Recycling Report dated February 4, 1991, as presented by the Recycling Coordinator, indicating that apartments and condominiums have setup recycling programs as mandated by City ordinances. Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes. RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED APPROVING ASSIGNMENT OF SECURITIES IN LIEu.OF BOND - FIRST BANK NATIONBL ASSOCIATION AND MARQUETTE BANK "NEBPOLIS Member Smith and vas seconded by Member Rice for adoption of the folloving resolutions: Motion vas made by RESOLUTION APPROVING ASSIGNMENT OF SECURITIES IN LIEU OF BOND - FIRST BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota approves the assignment by its depository, Fkst Bank National Association, of the following securities, as good and sufficient collateral for the City of Edina Public Funds deposited in said depository: Due Par Value DescriDtion - Rate - U S Treasury Notes 7.25 Notes 6-93 7.250 7/15/93 $3,460,000.00 U S Treasury Notes 7 7/8 Note M 92 7.875 3/31/92 300,000.00 $3,760,000.00 RESOLUTION APPROVING ASSIGNMENT OF SECURITIES IN LIEU OF BOND - MARQUETTE BANK MINNEAPOLIS BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota approves the assignment by its depository, Harquette Bank Minneapolis, of the folloving securities, as good and sufficient collateral for the City of Edina Public Funds deposited in said depository: Description U S Treasury Notes T92 Rate - Due Par Value 7.875 08/15/92 $500,000.00 - Motion.carried on rollcall vote, five ayes. INTERG0VER"TBL ACTIVITIES REPORTED 1) Sessions scheduled for February 13 and 14 as the Council representative. Paulus referred to her letter to Mayor Richards regarding her concern over the premier programs that are being initiated by the School District, and the push towards a metro school district (pooling resources and busing). She noted that very few citizens had attended the truth in taxation hearings conducted by the School Board in contrast to the numbers of citizens that had attended the City's truth in taxatzon hearings at which the message came through loud and clear to reduce spending. meeting on February 1 which focused on alcohol use and/or abuse. He suggested that those young people give a short presentation to the Council at an upcoming meeting. School District - Member Kelly will attend the School Board Strategic Planning Member Mayor Richards reported he had attended a school "Champs" 2/4/91 11 2) Legislative Dinner meeting held on January 30, 1991. Bob Remmer, MLC lobbyist, focused on trying to do away with the 3 tier property tax system in Minnesota and that they would concentrate on revising the property tax system. movement going. 3) South HenneDin Human Services Council - Member Smith stated that SHHSC is phasing out and planning to spin off their last service area, i.e. Emergency Services Program. City of Edina will be a participant. Relations Commission for recommendation to the Couricil. 4) Southwest Suburban Cable Commission - Member Smith reported that SWSCC will be meeting in late February to review renewal of the franchise agreement and some relief requested by Paragon Cable. Mayor Richards said he had received calls from citizens who feel the basic cable charges are too high. 5) Regional - Transit Board - Member Paulus said that she had attended a RTB meeting concerning the Dial-A-Ride program. on January 22, 1991, requesting funding of the program as originally proposed was presented to Chairman Ehrlichmann. representing the private sector. Mr. Ehrlichmann said there was no money for the program and suggested we contact our local legislators regarding lifting the levy limits. on the number of routes available to local residents and it may come down to one route downtown and one route back. Municipal Legislative Commission - Member Smith reported on the MLC Annual He said the presentation by Mayor Richards said the MLC Board will try to keep the tax reform What will be left is a proposed planning module in which the The proposal will be reviewed by the Human The resolution adopted by the Council Larry Laukka was also at the meeting Member Paulus said she was also concerned because the MTC is cutting down CITY'S PUBLIC FACILITIES WILL, BE SMOKE FREE AS OF 2/18/91 reported that all of the City's facilities will be smoke free as of February 18, 1991. Manager Rosland CLAIMS PAID Motion was made by Member Smith and was seconded by Member Rice to approve payment of the following claims as shown in detail on the Check Register dated 02/04/91 and consisting of 22 pages: General Fund $86,278.76, C.D.B.G. $676.00, Art Center $1,356.33, Capital Fund $4,280.96, Swimming Pool Fund $54.95, Golf Course Fund $16,141.47, Recreational Center Fund $1,713.71, Gun Range Fund $515.61, Edinborough Park $14,657.09, Utility Fund $251,743.21, Storm Sewer Utility $469.69, Liquor Dispensary Fund $5,801.20, Construction Fund $1.589.78, TOTAL $385,278.76. Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes. There being no further business on the Council Agenda, Mayor Richards declared the meeting adjourned at 10:15 p.m. %/&* u City Clerk